Port Stinger? - 12th March

Holyport entertain their good friends Chalfont Wasps at Summerleaze tomorrow, in what is an important game for the Port side.

After suffering from two defeats on the bounce they will face a rejuvenated Wasps side who were unlucky not to get a point at Thame and then smashed four past Henley last weekend. Holyport must get back to winning ways if they are to continue their current fight for third place and also go on to finish in their highest ever position since entering the league. Last weekends defeat to Thame was a game of two halves, but once again it was a slow start by the Holyport who conceded after just seven minutes.

Earlier in the season it was a five nil win away at the "Wasps Nest", but things will be completely different tomorrow as Chalfont have been rebuilding and adding to their squad with players from Hayes, Beaconsfield and Denham.

Holyport squad: Collis, Grant, Ovens, Sharp, Jones, Coleman, Reeves, Deverall, Waldron, Ackerman, Jerrum, Wright, Driver, Hawkins, Handscomb.

AEK Holyport? - 7th March

Holyport FC had a visit from their Greek supporters club on Tuesday night when Greek 'Groundhopper' Billy (short for Vasilis) came along to the ground. 'Billy' is a relative of die hard Port fan Cader who is seen at Port games home and away.

Vasilis checks the Port and Hellenic website weekly and knew all of the players and was delighted to receive a Port scarf from top goal scorer Jamie Handscomb (pictured).

'Billy' unfortunately didn't see the win he was hoping for but he and Cader watched Port reserves at Ascot yesterday and sure the victory they had been waiting for as Port run out 2-1 winners.

Carrying on the international ground hoppers theme Cader will be bringing an Australian in a few weeks. The word is slowly spreading...we are gathering International momentum.

Breaking Point - 6th March

Following a loss at home to Farnborough Reserves in the week Port are six points off Thame United who still have a game in hand. So anything but a win could be seen as a real set back and then they would back in the battle for 3rd place with Milton, Henley and Woodley Town.

With Woodley v Holyport postponed due to the wet weather last weekend several of the Holyport contingent made their way over to Sports Park in Wallingford to watch the Thame v Chalfont game. This was as much to take in a game as it was to have a look at Ports next two fixtures.

Andrews commented “After the Boro game of course we were all disappointed as we created enough to collect all three points, then it was probably my fault that we conceded twice in the last five minutes as I told the players to push on for the win. In regard to the Thame game it has always been a must win for us, so nothing has really changed from that point”.

The game at Summerleaze earlier in the season finished 3-3 and it was another game were Port started slowly as they were two down inside ten minutes. Hopefully the dry weather this week has helped to dry the Wallingford pitch out a little so both teams can play some football as they did when they met before.

Disappointed - 3rd March

First Meeting - 1st March

Holyport play Farnborough Reserves on Tuesday 2nd March at Summerleaze Village – 19.45pm Kick Off.

This is the first meeting between the two sides and with Farnborough finding their shooting boots recently there will be goals a plenty at Summerleaze on Tuesday evening. Following the postponement of the game away to Woodley on Saturday it is imperative that Holyport get three points to close the gap on new leaders Thame United.

Ports Nos 2 Andy Sinclair commented "It's important that we take each game as it comes and make sure we win them one by one rather than looking ahead at the games coming. We know that if we play to our potential then we have what it takes to collect all three points.”

Holyport from: Collis, Ovens, Reeves, Jones, Deverall, Lishman, Jerrum, Ackerman, Coleman, Wright, Handscomb, Driver, Lennon & Sharp.

Match Of The Day?? - 26th February

Holyport travel to East Park Farm tomorrow to face Woodley Town, a game which they believe "Must be the Match of the Day in the FTL Futbol Division One East". Holyport and Woodley are both top of February form table with a maximum of nine points from their recent games.

Holyport travel knowing that they still hold the best away form in the League and will be looking to maintain this as they face a confident side in Woodley Town.

Port manager Jason Andrews commented “We lost 3-1 at home to Woodley back in December and they have gone on to find some good form and results. We didn’t do ourselves any favors that day conceding 3 goals in 5 minutes. We have worked hard in training this week and we know this will be a difficult game, but as always we will be aiming for three points. If we can get a result then we go clear in third with a few games in hand, that should be incentive enough to the players”.

Holyport will be close to full strength, returning will be Lennon and Driver after missing last week through injury while Adam Sharp is back after playing 90 minutes in the reserves last week. The only missing player is Rapley who is suspended.

From: Collis, Ovens, Reeves, Jones, Deverall, Lishman, Jerrum, Ackerman, Coleman, Wright, Handscomb, Driver, Lennon, Sharp

"Villager's" Looking for Progression - 25th February

Holyport Football Club have today submitted plans to the Royal Borough of Maidenhead for approval to install covered accommodation for 200 people. 

Off the field the Holyport Committee are doing everything possible to keep the chance of promotion alive should they continue their good form that is a real possibility. Since 2002/03 when Holyport joined the Hellenic League they have made real strides in non league football, and Summerleaze Village has seen development upon development.

Secretary Graham Broom commented. “When we moved to Summerleaze it was just a field and we are very grateful to Summerleaze who have helped us greatly over the years and this included leveling the surface to begin with.  Over the years we have installed post and rail, hard standing, dug outs, flood lights, new changing rooms and a fully working tea bar.  To get the stand and shelter in place for the beginning of next season would really show that ‘If it’s possible, it’s achievable’.”

Railwaymen To Dock At Port? - 19th February

Holyport entertain ‘The Railwaymen’ at Summerleaze on Saturday 20th Feb 3pm Kick Off. This will be their fourth meeting this season and although The Port have scored thirteen goals to Didcot's four it will be a much closer game than any previous ones.

The management team of Andrews, Sinclair and Donati are more than aware that this will be a tougher game than the league table suggests. Didcot led twice against Thame United last week and also beat Milton on Tuesday night. Andrews commented “We know that they will be coming here full of confidence after the last few results, and if we give them time to impose themselves and play their passing game they will like all teams in this league create problems for us. I am confident that my players will seize the opportunity that has arrived to seize third place and push Thame and Wokingham all the way for the title”.
Admission is FREE for Under 16’s & £4 for Adults

Keep Up the Good Work - 13th February

Holyport maintained their 100% winning start to 2010 with a 4-3 victory over Milton at ‘The Heights’ last Saturday and Manager Andrews was delighted with all that played, “The result was closer than it should have been, we had enough chances to put the game beyond doubt but three points is three points and we move onto Rayners Lane at home this Saturday. It was great for Jamie Handscomb to get on the score sheet after his long suspension, you can see his confidence is back and he was buzzing at training on Wednesday night. Jamie Wright was also immense on Saturday and he has been playing really well this year so it’s great to have selection problems”.

Holyport at back to full strength now following the return of Coleman, Sharp, Donati and Driver at training on Wednesday evening so the management duo of Andrews and Sinclair will have some tough calls to make on Friday.

The Port beat Rayners Lane 4-1 earlier in the season but Summerleaze hasn’t quite been the fortress this season that it should be, all at Holyport we be looking to win this game and really push on into the business end of the season as we are only half way through the league campaign so…. ‘If it’s possible, it’s achievable’.

Ovens Debut Pleases Port - 4th February

Holyport FC manager Jason Andrews was pleased with the workmanlike performance against South Kilburn on Saturday.

Andrews commented. “We were delighted with the three points and of course a clean sheet is always great, we were a little short on numbers due to injuries and illness but the lads sone what was asked. Lee Ovens (pictured) made his debut in the centre of defence and was fantastic, along with Sam Jones."

"Jonah always plays wherever we need him and his approach is fantastic, last week right back this week centre back – next weekend who knows!”

Goals from Lennon and Rapley secured the two nil win which never really looked in doubt as South Kilburn never really threatened Collis in goal. This Saturday port travel to Milton United, the game is must win for both teams

Looking For More Of The Same - 30th January

Lee Ovens will also make his debut this weekend after a frustating time watching from the side lines.

Holyport at currently 8th but with a few games in hand on the teams above, but as they say no game is an easy game. With Holyport now back to full strength except for injured Aaran Coleman every player will need to stake a claim for their place.

"Port & Almonds" - 23rd January

After a five week lay off Holyport return to action today when they entertain Almondsbury Town in The ‘Bluefin' Insurance Brokers Challenge Cup. Having won through the qualifying round and Round One, they have progressed to the last 16 for the first time ever The Port have been rewarded with a home tie against the Premier title chasers in one of the biggest matches of their current season.

During the break manager Jason Andrews and Andy Sinclair have been busy trying to freshen up the squad and have signed Lee Ovens from Marlow United and local lad Lee Hawkins. The pair have a fully fit squad to choose from but are without Ovens (cup tied) and top scorer Jamie Handscomb (suspended)

Andrews stated. “ This is a great game to come back to after the long break, we have checked out Almondsbury and they appear to have no weaknesses, we will therefore need to be at our very best to win this one. I hope the people of Maidenhead turn out to support us as we will need all the help we can get”

Xmas Boost - 24th December

Andrews Delighted - 28th November

Jason Andrews was delighted to get back to winning ways at Kintbury last weekend in what was a difficult game for both sides. "The weather was horrendous and this in turn made it difficult for flowing football but it was imperative we got the winning feeling back" again stated Andrews. After going 3-1 up Port once again gave a late goal away and had to battle out the remaining few minutes to secure the victory. Assistant manager Andy Sinclair stated afterwards: “I would like to see more from my experienced players when we are under pressure, the youngsters need their support”

Now the Prestwood results have been wiped from the table it makes for even tighter reading as Port have lost 3 points and 13 goals, so its now even tighter from 2nd to 5th with only 5 points between all four sides. Today Holyport travel to Henley in what will be another tight affair, Holyport had led the home game against Henley until again conceding another 90th minute goal which meant the points were shared. Henley have had a mixed few results recently but this means nothing in this league. A win for Port would put them right back in the mix for promotion and only see them 5 points behind leaders Wokingham & Embrook. Andrews and Sinclair will be missing keeper Collis and Paul Reed.

Holyport Saddened By Prestwood Demise - 26th November

Holyport Football Club would like to put on record how sorry we are to hear of the sad demise of our friends at Prestwood Football Club.

As a club we have had many hard fought battles with Prestwood over the years but have been made to feel welcome at all times, especially in one of the local pubs after the game.

We read about Bicester and now Prestwood and it appears that although Football is the National game there is little understanding or support for those clubs who are pillars of the community.

Guy Stansbury and all at the club should be proud of themselves as they have continued to make every effort to survive, for so long with such little help. We wish the officials, players and supporters the very best of luck for the future and very much hope a Prestwood "Phoenix" will rise from the ashes in the not too distant future.

Response Required - 20th November

The Holyport management will be looking for a response tomorrowwhen Port make the trip to Kintbury.

Last Saturday Holyport blew a three nil lead at home to league leaders Wokingham and Embrook. At the end of the match, manager Jason Andrews was left speechless, as were the watching Port faithful. Holyport had played some fantastic football in the opening 55 minutes of the game and then during the remaining 35 minutes they hit the self destruct button and went on to concede another 90th minute goa, the fifth time this season.

The only positive to take is that the teams around Port, South Kilburn and Henley Town dropped points as well. The management team of Andrews and Sinclair have urged their young squad to go on an unbeaten run to try and get clear of the "mini league" currently fighting for 2nd place.

Andrews knows that Kintbury is not an easy place to go and pick up three points. He is too aware of Kintbury’s strengths after they beat Holyport earlier this season at Summerleaze. So far this season Holyport have a 100% record in their away games and they will be looking to maintain this even though they are missing the Dividion One East's top scorer Lewis Driver through suspension.

Chapman Stays With Port - 9th October

Holyport of Division One East are delighted to announce that after a seven day approach for young Port right back Scott Chapman he has committed himself to the club. Scott held talks with Zamaretto League Division One Midland club Aylesbury United over two weeks ago.

All at Holyport are delighted that Chapman has decided to stay with the ambitious Port side, whom after their victory against Flackwell Heath on Tuesday must deliver again with three points against Penn & Tylers tomorrow Saturday. Manager Andrews has been forced to rest Lewis Driver due to suspension and will also rest captain Lennon who has a knock to his ankle. This leads the way for Alan Akerman and Sam Jones to make a return to the starting eleven.

New Signing For Port - 26th August

Holyport FC are delighted to announce the signing of Alan Akerman (pictured).

Alan has been signed from FTL Futbol Hellenic Premier side Flackwell Heath. Alan made his full debut against Henley Town on Tuesday evening and nearly opened his scoring account in a tight enounter that finished 2 - 2. Alan played nearly 40 games for Flackwell last season, he will bring competition for places in central midfield whilst his youth and energy will drive Holyport forward.

All at Holyport are delighted that Alan has decided to join the ambitious Holyport side. Manger Jason Andrews will also be able to welcome back last season’s player of the year Sam Jones after he returned to training after injury.

Charter Standard For Port - 18th August

Division One East Holyport FC has joined the list of FTL Futbol Hellenic member clubs who have attained FA Charter Status.

The club are delighted to announce they have achieved The FA Charter Standard Adult Club status on 11 Aug 2009. This Charter status is down to the commitment of coach Tom Donati and all are at Holyport FC would like to put on record their thanks for his drive and support in pushing Holyport forward. This award will help drive Holyport forward off the pitch as they seek a more professional approach within the club.

New Management At Port - 6th August

Holyport FC of FTL Futbol Hellenic One East have announced their management team for the up coming season.

After three seasons as Jason Andrews number two Alex Meffin has stepped aside to become the goal keeping coach. All at the club would like to thank Alex for all of his hard work and efforts over the seasons.

Jason Andrews has named last season’s joint reserve team manager Andy Sinclair as his new number two as well as a new reserve team management structure. The reserves will be managed by Noel Steadman and ex captain’s Richard Tyrell and Nigel Wright be assisting Noel in his role.

Holyport are looking to build on last season’s 5th place finish and FA Vase entry with another ground breaking season. Holyport Football Club, dedicated to continuous improvement…… ‘If it’s possible it’s achievable’